Pottsville Man Accused of Sparking Standoff Awaits Mental Health Evaluation
A 60-year-old Pottsville man, Liptok Sr., faces felony charges for bomb threats, terroristic threats, and possession of a firearm.
He is accused of sparking an hours-long police incident outside his home in August 2023, after threatening to release a grenade, prompting a large law enforcement response.
- Bomb threats
- Terroristic threats
- Possession of a firearm
Liptok, currently serving time in State Correctional Institution-Mahanoy on a separate case, appeared before Judge Christina E. Hale for a hearing to determine his competency to stand trial.
Efforts to determine the defendant's competency to stand trial are ongoing.
Author's summary: Pottsville man awaits mental health evaluation.
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